Kilo Lingo

/peɾmaˈnente/

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Translation

permanent

Word origin

From Latin permanens, the present participle of permanere ('to remain, endure'), from per ('through') plus manere ('to stay, remain').

Origin
Latin
Root
permanere
English cognates
permanent, remain, mansion

Grammar

Masc pluralpermanentes

Examples

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I am looking for a permanent job, not a temporary contract.

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The accident left a permanent mark on his hand.

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We need a permanent solution to this problem.

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His residence in the country is now permanent.

formación .

The company offers permanent training to its employees.

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This word is part of lesson 57.